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Entering the new year in the midst of an ongoing health-care human resources crisis, holiday cheer was soon overshadowed by
media reporting on the state of our health-care system. In the final days of 2022, two women died after seeking care in our
province’s emergency rooms, fuelling the growing media coverage on the state of Nova Scotian emergency departments.
By mid-January, health-care partners including the NSNU met with Premier Tim Houston to discuss possible improvements to the
province’s struggling health-care system. Following this summit, a provincial plan was released, said to ensure those with the most
urgent needs would recieve emergency care first. The province’s Actions to Improve Emergency Care and the resulting feedback
recieved considerable media attention - both positive and critical.
As a trusted voice for Nova Scotia’s nurses, President Janet Hazelton has recieved over 75 media requests since the new year.
Though media coverage is broad (and features various mediums including radio, TV and print), the NSNU’s message is clear. More
must be done to improve recruitment, retention and respect in order to relieve the pressures on emergency departments.
You can find a sample of past media coverage, as well as any future pieces, on our Facebook page: Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union
